Superior MNF24INE User manual

Installation and Operation Instructions
Models
PFS
®
US
Report No. 10-87
P/N 900462-01 Rev. A 01/2016
Superior®Unvented (Vent-Free) Gas Log Heater
MNF24INE MNF24IPE MNF30INE MNF30IPE
For use with log sets
P900462-01
LMF24GTA/B
LMF30GTA/B
LMF36GTA/B
LMF24MOA/B
LMF30MOA/B
LMF36MOA/B
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appli-
ance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Leave the building immediately.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built
fireplace or in a listed ventless firebox enclosure. It is design-certified for these installations in accordance
with ANSI Z21.11.2. Exception: DO NOT install this appliance in a factory-built fireplace that includes
instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs.
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation
section on Page 6 of this manual.

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SAFETY
WARNING: Improp-
er installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service
or maintenancecancause
injuryorpropertydamage.
Refer to this manual for
correct installation and
operational procedures.
For assistance or addi-
tional information consult
a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency or the gas
supplier.
WARNING: This ap-
pliance is for installation
onlyinasolid-fuel-burning
masonryorUL127factory-
built fireplace or in a listed
ventlessfireboxenclosure.
It is design-certified for
theseinstallationsinaccor-
dance with ANSI Z21.11.2.
Exception: DO NOT install
this appliance in a factory-
builtfireplacethatincludes
instructions stating it has
not been tested or should
not be used with unvented
gas logs.
WARNING: This is an
unvented gas-fired appli-
ance. It uses air (oxygen)
from the room in which
it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion
and ventilation air must
be provided. Refer to Air
for Combustion and Ven-
tilation section on Page 6
of this manual.
This appliance may be in-
stalledinan aftermarket,*
permanently located,
manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohib-
ited by local codes.
This appliance is only for
use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating
plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use
with other gases.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Product Identification........................................... 5
Local Codes......................................................... 5
Unpacking............................................................ 5
Product Features................................................. 6
Air For Combustion and Ventilation..................... 6
Installation ........................................................... 8
Operation........................................................... 22
Inspecting Burners............................................. 29
Cleaning and Maintenance................................ 29
Specifications .................................................... 30
Wiring Diagram.................................................. 31
Troubleshooting................................................. 32
Accessories ....................................................... 39
Parts .................................................................. 40
Replacement Parts............................................ 44
Service Hints ..................................................... 44
Technical Service............................................... 44
Warranty ............................................................ 47

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WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the appliance.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Ceiling fans can
createdraftsthatalterburnerflame
patterns. Altered burner patterns
can cause sooting.
Due to high temperatures, the ap-
pliance should be located out of
traffic and away from furniture and
draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near the
appliance. Never place any objects
on the appliance.
Appliancebaseassemblybecomes
very hot when running appliance.
Keepchildrenandadultsawayfrom
hot surface to avoid burns or cloth-
ing ignition. Appliance will remain
hotforatimeaftershutdown.Allow
surface to cool before touching.
Carefully supervise young children
when they are in the room with appli-
ance. When using the hand-held re-
moteaccessory,keepselectorswitch
intheOFFpositiontopreventchildren
from turning on burners with remote.
You must operate this appliance
with the fireplace screen and hood
inplace.Makesurefireplacescreen
andhoodareinplacebeforerunning
appliance.Thefireplacescreenshall
have openings for introduction of
combustion air.
Keep the appliance area clear and
free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable va-
pors and liquids.
WARNING:Thisproductcon-
tainsand/orgenerateschemicals
known to the state of California
to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manualcarefullyandcompletely
beforetryingtoassemble,oper-
ate or service this appliance.
Improper use of this appliance
can cause serious injury or
death from burns, fire, explo-
sion,electricalshockandcarbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER:Carbonmonoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu,
with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you
have these signs, the fireplace may not be
working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have
fireplace serviced. Some people are more af-
fected by carbon monoxide than others. These
include pregnant women, people with heart
or lung disease or anemia, those under the
influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Natural and Propane/LP gases are odorless. An
odor-making agent is added to these gases. The
odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the
odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be
present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
this fireplace.
WARNING: Any change to
thisapplianceoritscontrolscan
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use a
blower insert, heat exchanger
insert or other accessory not
approved for use with this ap-
pliance.
SAFETY
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SAFETY
Continued
1. This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane/LP
supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units
only).
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building
• immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier’s instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department
4. This appliance shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
5. Before installing in a solid fuel-burning fire-
place, the chimney flue and firebox must
be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and
loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner.
Creosote will ignite if highly heated. A dirty
chimney flue may create and distribute
soot within the house. Inspect chimney
flue for damage. If damaged, repair flue
and firebox before operating appliance.
6. Do not burn solid-fuel in a fireplace in
which a vent-free room appliance is in-
stalled.
7. If fireplace has glass doors, never operate
this appliance with glass doors closed.
Any glass doors shall be fully opened
when the appliance is in operation. If you
operate appliance with doors closed, heat
buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to
burst. Make sure there are no obstructions
across openings of fireplace.
8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in CleaningandMaintenance,
Page 29.
9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner or similar products, turn appliance
off. If heated, the vapors from these prod-
ucts may create a white powder residue
within burner box or on adjacent walls and
furniture.
10. This appliance needs fresh, outside air ven-
tilation to run properly. This appliance has
an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety
shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the
appliance if enough fresh air is not available.
See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,
Page 6. If appliance keeps shutting off, see
Troubleshooting, Page 32.
11. Do not run appliance
• where flammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
12. Do not use this appliance to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
13. Do not use appliance if any part has been
exposed to or under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to in-
spect the room appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
14. Do not operate appliance if any log is
broken. Do not operate appliance if a log
is chipped (dime-sized or larger).
15. Turn appliance off and let cool before
servicing, installing or repairing. Only a
qualified service person should install,
service or repair appliance.
16. Make sure the remote is set to the OFF
position when you are away from home
for long periods of time.
17. Remote appliances must not be con-
nected to any external electrical source.
18. Operating appliance above elevations of
4,500 feet may cause pilot outage.
19. To prevent performance problems, do
not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than
100 lb. capacity (propane/LP units only).
20. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same
room as the appliance. Toddlers, young children and others may be
susceptible to accidental burns.A physical barrier is recommended if there
are at-risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to a fireplace or
stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers, young children and
other at-risk individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Figure 1 - Product Identification
LOCAL CODES
Glowing
Embers
Chassis
UNPACKING
CAUTION:Donotremovethe
data plates from the grate as-
sembly. The data plates contain
important warranty and safety
information.
1. Remove logs and appliance base assem-
bly from carton(s).
NOTE: Do not pick up appliance base
assemblyby burners. This coulddamage
appliance.Always handle base assembly
by grate.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied
to logs and appliance for shipment.
3. Check appliance for any shipping damage.
If appliance is damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you purchased the appliance.
Install and use appliance with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes, use
the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
25 West 43rd Street, 4th floor
New York, NY 10036
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
State of Massachusetts: The installa-
tion must be made by a licensed plumber
or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural
gas-fired supplemental room appliances
shall provide to each purchaser a copy of
527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for
bedroom and bathroom installation in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Left
Side
Right
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OPERATION
This appliance is clean burning. It requires
no outside venting. There is no heat loss out
a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by
both realistic flames and glowing coals. This
appliance is designed for vent-free operation
with flue damper closed. It has been tested
and approved to the ANSI Z21.11.2 standard
for unvented appliances.
PRODUCT FEATURES
SAFETY DEVICE
This appliance has a pilot with an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature
for vent-free room appliances. The ODS/pilot
shuts off the appliance if there is not enough
fresh air.
ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM
This appliance has an electronic igniter to light
appliance fuel supply.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
notbeinstalledinaroomorspace
unless the required volume of
indoorcombustionairisprovided
by the method described in the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA54,theInternational
FuelGasCode,orapplicablelocal
codes.Readthefollowinginstruc-
tions to ensure proper fresh air
for this and other fuel-burning
appliances in your home.
Today’s homes are built more energy efficient
than ever. New materials, increased insulation
and new construction methods help reduce
heat loss in homes. Homeowners apply
weather strip and caulk around windows and
doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air
in. During heating months, homeowners want
their homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning ap-
pliances need fresh air for proper combustion
and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, some fireplaces, clothes dryers
and some fuel-burning appliances draw air
from the house to operate. You must provide
adequate fresh air for these appliances. That
will ensure proper venting of vented fuel-burning
appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from NationalFuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
following ventilation classifications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfined Space
3. Confined Space
The information on Pages 6-8 will help you
classify your space and provide adequate
ventilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and windows
may provide enough fresh air for combustion
and ventilation. However, in buildings of un-
usually tight construction, you must provide
additional fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is defined as
construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out-
side atmosphere have a continuous
water vapor retarder with a rating of
one perm (6 x 10-11 kg per pa-sec-m2) or
less with openings gasketed or sealed
and
b. weather stripping has been added on
openable windows and doors and
c. caulking or sealants are applied to
areas such as joints around window
and door frames, between sole plates
and floors, between wall-ceiling joints,
between wall panels, at penetrations
for plumbing, electrical and gas lines
and at other openings.
If your home meets all three criteria above,
you must provide additional fresh air. See
Ventilation Air From Outdoors, Page 8.
If your home does not meet all three criteria
above, proceed to DeterminingFresh-AirFlow
For Heater Location,Page 7.
Confined and Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA54 allows two methods for determining
whether the space in which the heater is being
installed is confined or unconfined space. The

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Continued
standard method defines a confined space as
a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic
feet per 1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m3per kw) of the ag-
gregate input rating of all appliances installed
in that space and an unconfined space as
a space whose volume is not less than 50
cubic feet per 1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m3per kw) of
the aggregate input rating of all appliances
installed in that space. Rooms communicating
directly with the space in which the appliances
are installed*, through openings not furnished
with doors, are considered a part of the un-
confined space.
Where the air infiltration rate of a structure is
known, the Known Air Infiltration Rate Method
may be used. Follow The National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 to use this
method to determine if the space is confined
or unconfined.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if
there are doorless passageways or ventilation
grills between them.
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW
FOR HEATER LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Confined or
Unconfined Space Using the Standard
Method
Use this work sheet to determine if you have
a confined or unconfined space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will install
fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with door-
less passageways or ventilation grills between
the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space (length
x width x height).
Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft.
(volume of space)
Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft.
(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 cu. ft.
(volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room
is supplied with grills or openings, add the
volume of these rooms to the total volume
of the space.
2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine
the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20
= 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel-burning appliances
in the space.
Vent-free fireplace __________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* __________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace __________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater __________ Btu/Hr
Gas fireplace logs __________ Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* + _________ Btu/Hr
Total = _________ Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.
Direct-vent draws combustion air from the
outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
Example:
Gas water heater __________ Btu/Hr
Vent-free fireplace + _________ Btu/Hr
Total = _________ Btu/Hr
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space
can support with the actual amount of Btu/
Hr used.
______Btu/Hr (maximum the space can
support)
______Btu/Hr (actual amount used)
Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the
space can support)
73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of
Btu/Hr used)
The space in the above example is a confined
space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more
than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can sup-
port. You must provide additional fresh air. Your
options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an
adjoining room. If the extra space provides
an unconfined space, remove door to adjoin-
ing room or add ventilation grills between
rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside
Building, Page 8.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See
Ventilation Air From Outdoors, Page 8.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr appliance, if lower Btu/
Hr size makes room unconfined.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is
an unconfined space. You will need no additional
fresh air ventilation.
40,000
33,000
73,000
WARNING: If the area in which the
appliance may be operated does not
meet the required volume for indoor
combustion air, combustion and
ventilation air shall be provided by
one of the methods described in the
NationalFuelGas Code, ANSIZ223.1/
NFPA 54, the International Fuel Gas
Code, or applicable local codes.

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Continued
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two perma-
nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling
and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these
items directly to the outdoors or spaces open
to the outdoors. These spaces include attics
and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation for required size
of ventilation grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT:Do not provide openings
for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air
entering the attic will activate the power vent.
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Outlet
Air
Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
A
ir
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
INSTALLATION
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining
unconfined space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconfined space, you must provide
two permanent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the
wall connecting the two spaces (see options
1and 2, Figure 2).You can also remove door
into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2).
Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation for required size of ventilation
grills or ducts.
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Building
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option
3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
Ventilation
Grills Into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
12"
12"
NOTICE: This appliance is in-
tended for use as supplemental
heat. Use this appliance along
with your primary heating sys-
tem.Donotinstallthisappliance
as your primary heat source. If
you have a central heating sys-
tem, you may run system’s cir-
culating blower while using ap-
pliance. This will help circulate
the heat throughout the house.
In the event of a power outage,
you can use this appliance as
your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install appli-
ance. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Any outside air
ducts and/or ash dumps in the
fireplace shall be permanently
closed at time of appliance in-
stallation.
WARNING: Seal any fresh
airvents or ash clean-out doors
located on floor or wall of fire-
place.If not,draftingmay cause
pilot outage or sooting. Use a
heat-resistant sealant. Do not
seal chimney flue damper.

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*Also approvedfor use in VEGA42 andVALIANT42
SERIES fireplaces.
WARNING: Before installing
inasolidfuel-burning fireplace,
the chimney flue and firebox
must be cleaned of soot, creo-
sote, ashes and loose paint by
a qualified chimney cleaner.
Creosote will ignite if highly
heated.Adirtychimneyfluemay
createanddistributesootwithin
thehouse.Inspectchimneyand
firebox flue for damage. If dam-
aged, repair flue and firebox
before operating appliance.
WARNING: Never install the
appliance
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
•
where curtains, furniture, cloth-
ing or other flammable objects
are less than 36" from front, 42"
from top of appliance; for side
clearancesseeFigure4,Page10
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This appliance
creates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
facesnexttoappliance.Installing
appliance next to vinyl or cloth
wallcoveringsoroperatingappli-
ance where impurities (such as,
butnotlimitedto,tobaccosmoke,
aromaticcandles,cleaningfluids,
oilorkerosenelamps,etc.) inthe
air exist, may discolor walls or
cause odors.
IMPORTANT:Vent-free appliances add
moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
installing appliance in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, Page 6.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct type of gas (natural or propane/
LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas
type, do not install appliance. Call dealer where
you bought appliance for proper type appliance.
WARNING:Thisapplianceis
equipped for either natural gas
or propane/LP gas but not both.
Gas type is indicated on the rat-
ingplate.Fieldconversionisnot
permitted.
INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES
FOR VENT-FREE OPERATION
WARNING: Maintain the
minimumclearances. Ifyoucan,
provide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Side Wall 16", Ceiling 42"
Floor 5", Front: 36"
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation into a masonry,
UL127-listed manufactured fireplace or listed
vent-free firebox.
Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible
Material, Side Wall and Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Figure 4,
Page 10.
Example:The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material
and protrudes 3-1/2" from the wall. This
combustible material must be 4" from the
side of the fireplace cabinet (see Figure
4, Page 10).
INSTALLATION
Continued
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
Log
Size
Minimum Firebox Size
Height Depth Front
Width Rear* Width
LMF24GTA/B
LMF24MOA/B 29" 15.5" 32.5" 22.75"
LMF30GTA/B
LMF30MOA/B 29" 15.5" 39" 26.75"
LMF36GTA/B
LMF36MOA/B 29'' 20'' 47'' 33''

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INSTALLATION
Continued
NOTE: Wheninstalling your gas logs into
a manufactured firebox, follow firebox
manufacturer’s instructions for minimum
clearances to combustible materials.
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 42".
Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate,
Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace
Noncombustible
Material Distance
(A)
Requirements for
Safe Installation
1 2" or more Noncombustible mate-
rial OK.
Between 8" and 12" Install fireplace hood ac-
cessory (GA6050 - see
Accessories, Page 39).
Less than 8"
Noncombustible mate-
rial must be extended
to at least 8". See
Between 8" and 12",
above. If you cannot
extend material, you
must operate appliance
with flue damper open.
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
*
Example
Minimum Noncombustible Material
Clearances
If Not Using Mantel
NOTE: If using a mantel proceed to If Using
Mantel. If not using a mantel, follow these
instructions.
You must have noncombustible material(s)
above the fireplace opening. Noncombustible
materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must
be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet metal, you
must have noncombustible material behind
it. Noncombustible material must extend at
least 8" up (for all models). If noncombustible
material is less than 12", you must install the
fireplace hood accessory (24" and 30" Models
Only). See Figure 5 for minimum clearances.
If Using Mantel
You must have noncombustible material(s)
above the fireplace opening. Noncombustible
materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.)
must be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet metal,
you must have noncombustible material be-
hind it. Noncombustible material must extend
at least 8" up (for all models). If noncom-
bustible material is less than 12", you must
install the fireplace hood accessory. Even if
noncombustible material is more than 12", you
may need the hood accessory to deflect heat
away from your mantel shelf. See Figures
5-7, Pages 10-11, for minimum clearances.
Heat Resistant
Material
(A)
Minimum clearance requirements include any projections
such as shelves, window sills, mantels, etc. above the
appliance.

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INSTALLATION
Continued
MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible mate-
rial clearances, you must also meet required
clearances between fireplace opening and
mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances
listed below, you will need a hood.
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
If you meet minimum clearance between
mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a
hood is not required (see Figure 6).
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
Without Using Hood
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
When Using Hood
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material Height
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
12"
(A)
18" 20" 22" 24"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
2
1/2
"
6"
8"
10"
Mantel Shelf
Minimum
Noncombustible
Material 8"
Min.
12" 15" 18" 20"
2
1/2
"
6"
8"
10"
12"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Hood (GA6050
or GA6053)
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
Underside
of Mantel
Shelf
Mantel Shelf
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
ofadjacentwallsandmantelsbe-
comehotduringoperation.Walls
and mantels above the firebox
may become hot to the touch.
If installed properly, these tem-
peratures meet the requirement
ofthenationalproductstandard.
Follow all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
NOTICE:Ifyourinstallationdoes
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• operate the logs only with the
flue damper open
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A. If installing appliance on the floor level,
you must maintain the minimum distance
of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).
B. If combustible materials are less than
14" to the fireplace, you must install ap-
pliance at least 5" above the top surface
of combustible flooring including tile and
carpet (see Figure 9).
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
When Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 6, are not
met, you must have a hood. When using a
hood there are still certain minimum mantel
clearances required. Follow minimum clear-
ances shown in Figure 7, when using hood.
14"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Noncombustible Material
Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material

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INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLING APPLIANCE BASE
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:Youmustsecure
this appliance to fireplace floor.
Ifnot, appliancewill movewhen
you adjust controls. Moving ap-
pliance may cause a gas leak or
log misplacement.
WARNING: If installing in a
sunken fireplace, special care
is needed. You must raise the
fireplace floor to allow access to
appliance control panel. This will
ensureadequateairflowandguard
againstsootingandcontrolsbeing
damaged.Raisefireplacefloorwith
noncombustible material. Make
sure material is secure.
CAUTION: Do not pick up
appliance base assembly by
burners. This could damage
appliance. Only handle base
assembly by grates.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the appliance burn-
ers are level.
Installation Items Needed
• hardware package (provided with appli-
ance)
• approved flexible gas hose and fittings
provided (if allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
• electric drill with 3/16” masonry drill bit
NOTE: Install optional MRC Series receiver
and hand-held remote control kit (see Ac-
cessories, Page 39) before installing gas
log appliance. See installation instructions
included with the kit.
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of the 3/8 NPT side of gas fitting
elbow (provided) and connect to inlet
side of gas control. Remove gas fitting
from flexible gas hose (provided) before
connecting to elbow (see Figure 10).
2. Position appliance base assembly in
fireplace.
3. Mark screw locations through holes in
front panel of base (see Figure 11). If
installing in a brick-bottom fireplace, mark
screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.
4. Remove appliance base from fireplace.
5. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16"
drill bit.
6. Attach base, through holes in back side pan-
els of base, to fireplace floor using masonry
screws provided in hardware package (see
Figure 11).
7. Connect to gas supply. See Connecting
To Gas Supply, Page 13.
Figure 10 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose
to Appliance Gas Regulator
Figure 11 - Attaching Base to Fireplace
Floor
Masonry Screw
Appliance Gas
Regulator
Flexible Gas Hose (Provided
with Models, Install if
allowed by local codes)

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INSTALLATION
Continued
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 3/8" NPT (National
PipeThread)inletconnectionto
the pressure regulator.
WARNING:Aqualifiedservice
personmustconnectapplianceto
gassupply.Followalllocalcodes.
CAUTION: Never connect
propane/LP appliance directly
to the propane/LP supply. This
appliance requires an external
regulator (not supplied). Install
theexternalregulatorbetweenthe
applianceandpropane/LPsupply.
WARNING: Never connect
naturalgasappliancetoprivate
(non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as
wellhead gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing appliance, make sure you
have the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with gas connec-
tor (if allowed by local codes) (not provided)
* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the optional equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer.
For propane/LP units, the installer must supply
an external regulator. The external regulator
will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must
reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11"
and 14" of water. If you do not reduce incom-
ing gas pressure, appliance regulator damage
could occur. Install external regulator with the
vent pointing down as shown in Figure 12,
Page 13. Pointing the vent down protects it
from freezing rain or sleet.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. In-
ternally-tinned copper tubing
may be used in certain areas.
Check your local codes. Use
pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater
to allow proper gas volume to
appliance. If pipe is too small,
unduelossofvolumewilloccur.
Installation must include an equipment shutoff
valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate
NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up.
NPT tap must be upstream from appliance
(see Figure 13, Page 14).
IMPORTANT:Install equipment shutoff valve
in an accessible location. The equipment
shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off
the gas to the appliance.
Check your building codes for any special
requirements for locating equipment shutoff
valve to appliances.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads. This will prevent excess sealant from
going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could
result in clogged appliance valves.
WARNING: Use pipe joint
sealantthatisresistanttoliquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank External
Regulator
with Vent
Pointing
Down
Figure 12 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down

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INSTALLATION
Continued
We recommend that you install a sediment
trap in supply line as shown in Figure 13.
Locate sediment trap where it is within reach
for cleaning. Install in piping system between
fuel supply and appliance. Locate sediment
trap where trapped matter is not likely to
freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and
contaminants. This keeps them from going
into appliance controls. If sediment trap is not
installed or is installed wrong, appliance may
not run properly.
CAUTION: Avoid damage to
gas control. Hold gas control
with wrench when connecting
it to gas piping and/or fittings.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING:Testallgaspiping
and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.
* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff
valve from your dealer.
**Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment.
Figure 13 - Gas Connection
WARNING:Neveruseanopen
flame to check for a leak. Apply a
noncorrosive leak detection fluid
toalljoints.Bubblesformingshow
a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
CAUTION: Make sure exter-
nal regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply and
appliance. See guidelines under
ConnectingtoGasSupply,Page13.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance
main gas valve (control valve) and equip-
ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping
system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
(3.5 kPa) will damage appliance regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip-
ment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas or using compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.
Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect appliance and equipment
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon-
nected fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2
PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 14).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip-
ment shutoff valve for natural gas or pro-
pane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve
for propane/LP (see Figure 15 or Figure
16). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid
to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Tee Cap Pipe
Joint Nipple
3" Minimum
Gas
Regulator
PROPANE/LP From
External Regulator
(11" W.C.** to 14" W.C.
Pressure)
NATURAL From Gas
Meter (5" W.C.**
to 10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Equipment Shutoff
Valve With 1/8"
NPT Tap*
Approved
Flexible Gas
Hose (if allowed
by local codes)
Sediment Trap

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INSTALLATION
Continued
PRESSURE TESTING APPLIANCE GAS
CONNECTIONS
1.
Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure
14).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near
gas meter for natural gas or open pro-
pane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of appliance is in
the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from gas meter to equip-
ment shutoff valve for natural gas or pro-
pane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve
for propane/LP (see Figure 15, or Figure
16). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid
to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light appliance (see Operation, Page 22).
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7.
Turn off appliance (seeToTurnOff Gas to
Appliance, Page 22) for Remote models.
Figure 14 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints
(Propane/LP Only)
Control Valve
Location
Propane/LP
Supply Tank EquipmentShutoffValve
Gas Meter
Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural
Gas Only)
Control Valve
Location
Equipment
Shutoff Valve

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Continued
Touch Pad Wire Harness
Touch Pad Control
Figure 18 - Touch Pad Wire Harness and
Touch Pad Control
Figure 19 - Touch Pad Control Cable
Figure 20 - Connecting end of Touch Pad
Cable
POWER SUPPLY AND BATTERY
INSTALLATION
It is helpful to have a flashlight so you can
see the connections as described below. Lo-
cate the battery power supply. It is the black
box with the red and black wires. Locate the
control module (see Figure 17). Connect the
battery power supply to the control module
by plugging the battery power supply to the
mating receptacle on the control module. The
receptacle is located on the side of the black
control module next to the word “SUPPLY”
which is molded in the control module’s black
housing (see Figure 17). Be certain to push
the plug fully into the receptacle. Install bat-
teries in the battery power supply and hand
held remote control.
Figure 17 - Control Module
S1 Button
Connect Battery Plug Here
TOUCH PAD INSTALLATION
Locate the touch pad wire harness and the
touch pad control (see Figure 18). They are
shipped from the factory in the clear plastic
bag with your owner’s manual. Connect the
black plastic connectors together as shown
in Figure 19. Connect the remaining end
with the white plastic connector to the control
module in the socket marked TOUCH LED
(see Figure 20).
NOTE: The touch pad includes a red LED
display light. If the LED remains on, the black
plug is connected upside down. You must
unplug the touch pad control from the touch
pad wire harness, turn over, and reconnect.

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INSTALLATION
Continued
CAUTION: After installa-
tion and periodically thereafter,
check to ensure that no flame
comes in contact with any log.
With appliance set to Hi, check
to see if flames contact any log.
If so, reposition logs according
tologinstallationinstructionsin
this manual. Flames contacting
logs will create soot.
LOG PLACEMENT
It is very important to install these logs exactly
as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use
logs supplied with appliance or for MF models,
as identified for use with the appliance as
shown in Figure 21.
NOTE: Each log includes an identifying
number cast in the log. Look at each log
when placing them on the burner system to
be certain it is correct.
Figure 21 - Magniflame Log Compatibility
Chart
INSTALLING LOGS, EMBERS AND
VOLCANIC STONE
WARNING:Failuretoposition
thepartsinaccordancewiththese
diagrams or failure to use only
parts specifically approved with
thisappliancemayresultinprop-
erty damage or personal injury.
Magniflame SERIES BURNER SYSTEM-
LOG COMPATIBILITY CHART
1. Find the right front log (LMF24GTA/B
or LMF24MOA/B models: D-061,
LMF30GTA/B or LMF30MOA/B models:
D-019, LMF36GTA/B or LMF36MOA/B
models: D-027). See Figures 22, 22A,
22B, and 22C for reference. The log has
a rectangular shape on the bottom that fits
against the lip on the black metal base, the
square grate, and the round tube burner.
Slide the log in place as shown in Figures.
Figure 22 - Installing Right Front Log
Figure 22A - Installing Right Front Log,
Top View
Burner
Tube
Grate Finger
Right Front Log
(D061, D-019 or D027)
Round Tube
Burner
Grate Finger
Figure 22B - Installing Right Front Log,
Top View
Burner Tube Square Grate
Burner System Model
Refractory Concrete
Logs For Use With This
Burner System
MFN24INE
MFN24IPE
LMF24GTA/B
LMF30GTA/B
LMF24MOA/B
LMF30MOA/B
MFN30INE
MFN30IPE LMF36GTA/B LMF36MOA/B

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2. Find the back left log (LMF24GTA/B
or LMF24MOA/B models: D-060,
LMF30GTA/B or LMF30MOA/B models:
D-018, LMF36GTA/B or LMF36MOA/B
models: D-026). See Figures 23, 23A,
and 23B. Figure 23A shows how the
log must fit against the end of the burner.
Figure 23B shows how the notch in log
fits against the vertical portion of the
burner tube. Place this log on the base
assembly by inserting it from the left side
as shown in Figure 23. You will need to
twist the log slightly to get it to fit against
the burners properly. It will rest even with
the back edge of the pan.
3. Find the front left log (LMF24GTA/B
or LMF24MOA/B models: D-059,
LMF30GTA/B or LMF30MOA/B models:
D-017, LMF36GTA/B or LMF36MOA/B
models: D-025).
Figure 22C - Installing Right Front Log,
Side View
Figure 23 - Installing Back Left Log
Back Left Log (D-060,
D-018 or D026) Flat Part of Log
Log Notch
Burner Tube
Figure 23A - Installing Back Left Log
Figure 23B - Installing Back Left Log
(D-018) Rear View
Burner
Tube
Log
Notch
Vertical Portion of Burner Tube
See Figures 24, 24A, and 24B. The log
has a rectangular stand off on the bot-
tom that fits against the lip on the black
metal base as shown in Figure 24A. The
bottom of this log has a slot that fits over
the second bar on the grate as shown in
Figure 24B, Page 19. Place the log on
the base assembly as shown in figures.
4. Find the charred log (D-020). See Figures
25,25A, and 25B. The log has a slot in the
bottom that fits over the square grate and
rests against the burner tube as shown in
Figure 25. Place this log on the base as
shown in figures.
Figure 24 - Installing Front Left Log
Figure 24A - Installing Front Left Log
Side View
Front Left Log (D-059,
D-017 or D025)
Grate Fingers

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Continued
5. Find the middle split log (LMF24GTA/B
or LMF24MOA/B models: D-063,
LMF30GTA/B or LMF30MOA/B models:
D-021, LMF36GTA/B or LMF36MOA/B
models: D-028).
See Figures 26 and 26A. The split side of
the log faces forward. The log has a notch
that fits around the burner tube on the right
side. The left side of the burner tube fits into
the notch on the back side of this log. The
log is placed properly when it sits parallel
to the tube burner and the square peg is
pointing up. See figures for reference.
Figure 24B - Installing Front Left Log
Grate Finger Log Slot
Figure 25 - Installing Charred Log
Figure 25A - Installing Charred Log Top
View
Figure 25B - Installing Charred Log Top
Side View
Square Grate Log Notch
6. Find the right split crossover log (D-022).
The bottom of the log has a rectangu-
lar stand off that fits in the slots on the
right side of the front right log and the
middle split log. Place this log as shown in
Figure 27.
Figure 26 - Installing Middle Split Log
(D-021)
Middle Split Log (D-063,
D-021 or D028)
Square Peg
Figure 26A - Installing Middle Split Log
Rear Top Side View
Log Notch
Burner Tube
Charred
Log
Log Notch
Right Front Log
D020

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Continued
Figure 27 - Installing Right Split
Crossover Log
Right Split Cross-
over Log (D-022)
Right Front Log
Square Peg
Figure 28 - Installing Large Middle Log
Front Top Log (D-024)
Rectangular
Peg
Right Split Cross-
over Log (D-022)
Middle Split Log
7. For GTA/GTB logs, find the front top log
(D-024). See Figure 28. The left end of
this log has a square hole that fits over
a square peg that is on the top of the
middle split log. The right end of this log
rests behind the knot on the top of the front
right log.
Figure 29 - Installing Back Top Log and
Final Assembly
Figure 29A - Installing Back Top Log,
Top View
Figure 30 - Installing Small Left Hand
And Right Hand Logs
Right Split Cross-
over Log (D-022)
Back Top Log (D-062,
D-023 or D029)
ForMOA/B logs only, follow steps 9 and 10.
9. Install the small Left Top Log D080 as
shown in Figure 30 by mating the rect-
angular peg and notch.
10. Install the small Right Top Log D081 as
shown in Figure 30.
8. Find the back top log (LMF24GTA/B
or LMF24MOA/B models: D-062,
LMF30GTA/B or LMF30MOA/B models:
D-023, LMF36GTA/B or LMF36MOA/B
models: D-029). See Figures 29, and
29A. The left end of this log has a round
hole that fits over the round peg that is on
the top of the back left log. The right end
of this log has a rectangular hole that fits
over the rectangular peg on the top of the
right crossover log.
D-080 D-081
Front Top
Left Front Top
Right